Kevin Francis (Canadian football)

Kevin Francis (born June 5, 1993) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Francis declared eligible for the 2016 CFL Supplemental Draft after informing the league that he was born in Toronto, Ontario.[1] He was drafted by the Roughriders on May 26, 2016, who forfeited a third round selection in the 2017 CFL Draft to acquire his rights. Upon entering 2016 training camp, Francis switched to the defensive side of the ball after playing as a tight end during his college football career with the North Carolina A&T Aggies.[2] He made his CFL debut on June 30, 2016 against the Toronto Argonauts, registering his first defensive tackle. Francis finished his rookie season leading the team in special team tackles, also being ranked 7 on the CFL rising sophomore list

Kevin Francis
BC Lions
Francis before a Redblacks game in 2019.
Born: (1993-06-05) June 5, 1993
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight233 lb (106 kg)
CollegeNorth Carolina A&T
CFL draft2016 / Round: Supplemental
Drafted bySaskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
20162018Saskatchewan Roughriders
2019Ottawa Redblacks
2020–presentBC Lions
Career stats

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